1969 – Joe Frazier defeated Jerry Quarry to successfully defend his world heavyweight crown. The Referee stopped the fight due to deep cut above Quarry’s left eye. It was considered Fight of the Year by The Ring Magazine
1973 – The Great José “Mantequilla” Napoles defended his WBC welterweight title via a lopsided 15 round decision, defeating French challenger Roger Menetrey.
1984 – Edwin “Chapo” Rosario defended his WBC lightweight crown for the second time, defeating Howard Davis Jr via split decision.
1986 – Azumah Nelson defeated challenger Danilo Cabrera via TKO in 10 rounds. With this victory he successfully defended his WBC featherweight crown.
2001 – Oscar de La Hoya vs. Javier Castillejo
On June 23, 2001, Oscar De La Hoya became the third boxer in history to win the world championship in five different divisions. De La Hoya was superior throughout the fight and at times Castillejo had to utilize the resource of courage and stamina to stay with him.
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